There are20,915 funeral homes in the United States. The average cost of a funeral for an adult is $7,323. This does not include cemetery monument or cost for items such as flowers or obituaries. The breakdown is as follows:
Non-declinable basic services fee - $1,595
Removal/transfer of remains to funeral home $233
Embalming $550
Other preparations of body $203
Use of facilities/staff for viewing $406
Use of facilities/staff for funeral ceremony $463
Use of a hearse $251
Use of a service car/van $120
Basic memorial printed package $119
Metal casket $2,255
Vault $1,128